.adult Domain Names
34 registrars compared — cheapest from $51.95 at Spaceship
Born from the 2012 new gTLD round, .adult was delegated on 2014-11-26 under the oversight of ICM Registry AD LLC, a registry that carved out a niche for adult-oriented content on the web.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $51.95 | $98.53 | $98.53 | $446.07 | $938.72 | Visit |
| 2 | Porkbun | $52.01 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $445.41 | $937.16 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $52.20 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $448.20 | $943.20 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $53.72 | $101.87 | $101.87 | $461.20 | $970.55 | Visit |
| 5 | OVHcloud | $59.11 | $121.49 | $114.29 | $545.07 | $1152.52 | Visit |
| 6 | INWX | $60.00 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $645.60 | $1377.60 | Visit |
| 7 | Namecheap | $69.98 | $166.98 | $128.98 | $737.90 | $1572.80 | Visit |
| 8 | Regery | $69.99 | $101.99 | $99.99 | $477.95 | $987.90 | Visit |
| 9 | eDomains | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $377.50 | $755.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Cloudflare | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $476.00 | $952.00 | Visit |
| 11 | GoDaddy | $100.19 | $190.19 | $190.19 | $860.95 | $1811.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Regtons | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | $549.95 | $1099.90 | Visit |
| 13 | MrDomain | $110.94 | $110.94 | $110.94 | $554.70 | $1109.40 | Visit |
| 14 | All Domains | $111.00 | $118.77 | $118.77 | $586.08 | $1179.93 | Visit |
| 15 | OnlyDomains | $116.49 | $114.49 | $114.49 | $574.45 | $1146.90 | Visit |
| 16 | UK2 | $116.49 | $126.99 | $126.99 | $624.45 | $1259.40 | Visit |
| 17 | Directnic | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $595.00 | $1190.00 | Visit |
| 18 | Marcaria | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $595.00 | $1190.00 | Visit |
| 19 | NameSilo | $120.64 | $120.64 | $120.64 | $603.20 | $1206.40 | Visit |
| 20 | Netim | $128.00 | $128.00 | $98.00 | $640.00 | $1280.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Infomaniak | $128.76 | $128.76 | $128.76 | $643.80 | $1287.60 | Visit |
| 22 | Cosmotown | $130.17 | $164.17 | $130.17 | $786.85 | $1607.70 | Visit |
| 23 | Blacknight | $133.18 | $133.18 | $133.18 | $665.90 | $1331.80 | Visit |
| 24 | Crazy Domains | $135.99 | $140.09 | $135.99 | $696.35 | $1396.80 | Visit |
| 25 | Gandi | $136.36 | $239.98 | $126.62 | $1096.28 | $2296.18 | Visit |
| 26 | DreamHost | $141.02 | $141.02 | $141.02 | $705.10 | $1410.20 | Visit |
| 27 | Hello.co | $144.99 | $144.99 | $144.99 | $724.95 | $1449.90 | Visit |
| 28 | 123 Reg | $145.18 | $145.18 | $145.18 | $725.90 | $1451.80 | Visit |
| 29 | 101domain | $148.17 | $184.17 | $148.17 | $884.85 | $1805.70 | Visit |
| 30 | Hover | $150.19 | $150.19 | $150.19 | $750.95 | $1501.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Name.com | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $899.95 | $1799.90 | Visit |
| 32 | Internet.bs | $180.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $940.00 | $1890.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Moniker | $180.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $940.00 | $1890.00 | Visit |
| 34 | EuroDNS | $188.51 | $188.51 | $188.51 | $942.55 | $1885.10 | Visit |
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A Registry's Focused Ambition
When ICM Registry AD LLC took the reins of .adult, it wasn't the first time the company had steered a controversial namespace—it had already managed .xxx. ICM Registry AD LLC applied for .adult in the 2012 new gTLD program, aiming to create a clear, voluntary space for adult entertainment. The delegation on 2014-11-26 marked a deliberate move to segment the web, offering an alternative to unrestricted TLDs. Unlike many gTLDs that hedge across industries, .adult's registry has a singular focus, which shows in its straightforward purpose and niche marketing.
Pricing Dynamics in a Specialized Market
The cost of securing a .adult domain reflects its specialized nature. With a wide spread among the 34 registrars offering it, prices vary significantly—[Spaceship](Spaceship) provides the most accessible entry point at $51.95, while renewal costs hover around $98.53. That's a budget-friendly rate for a TLD that isn't exactly competing with general-purpose extensions. For comparison, premium names in this space can command higher fees, but the overall pricing positions .adult as an affordable, industry-specific choice rather than a luxury digital asset.
The Clarity of Explicit Intent
One of the strongest draws of .adult is its unambiguous signal. Where a domain like .cafe or .business might serve various purposes, a .adult address leaves no room for misinterpretation—it's a marker for content that's intended for mature audiences. This clarity can be a double-edged sword: it's ideal for adult entertainment businesses that want to self-identify, but it also acts as a filter, steering away those who don't want that association. That's a deliberate trade-off that the registry has embraced since day one.
Navigating the New gTLD Landscape
As part of the 2012 new gTLD expansion, .adult entered a crowded field of over a thousand new extensions. Unlike its .band and .church contemporaries, which target hobbies or faith communities, .adult occupies a more provocative corner of the web. Its role in that landscape is defined by content regulation and user choice—offering a space that's both self-contained and clearly labeled. This positioning has made .adult a notable example of how new gTLDs can serve niche industries with precision, rather than trying to be all things to all people.